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Last night I saw a client and old friend Jack Hanna. It’s my first time to not be behind the scenes for any artist or show. Was it hard? Not as much as I expected. He IS such a great guy, terrific father and husband, and that has not changed. It was actually a very endearing time for me.

Can’t even remember all the animals I’ve held, thanks to Jack and his assistants. Suzie (not Suzi, his wife!) has been with him longer than I’ve known him and she was with him last night, along with a few others, all new. If you’ve seen him on Letterman or James Cordon or any other shows, he just has that ‘it’ factor. Top that with his deep down kindness to all, well he IS one of the Good Guys! Read his books for great fun and to get to know him a bit. You won’t be disappointed.

How do we enjoy our past without looking back with envy for where we were, what we had? I’m not sure, but I plan to find out. Remember Lot’s wife? She looked back and she became a pillar of salt, frozen in time.

GotQuestions.org tells us The Hebrew for “pillar” refers to a garrison or a deputy, that is, something set to watch over something else. The image of Lot’s wife standing watch over the Dead Sea area—where to this day no life can exist—is a poignant reminder to us not to look back or turn back from the profession of faith we have made, but to follow Christ without hesitation and abide in His love (Luke 17:32).

Every.single.time. I do what is right God covers me. It may not be how I choose at the time but thankfully is revealed to me later on.

So, how do you move on? How do I move on? With no desire to be a pillar of salt, let’s explore this, shall we?

My next posts will be to explore moving on with you. Painful, but necessary.

FACE your feelings.

Acknowledge how important the times were.

FACE why they are/were so important.

SAY it out loud to a friend, someone who loved you then, loves you now.

FORGIVE yourself.

CHANGE your thinking.

Change what you SAY, read, watch and discuss.

Discover what you love most.

Find your Center; your peace.

What are you hungry for?

Look forward to your thoughts, and any ideas you can share about your journey to the center.

Burial was August 16th, 11:30 AM Oak Grove Cemetery in Conway, Arkansas. John Gibson, of Windsong church of Christ officiated.

In place of flowers, the family asks contributions be made to the Sunset church of Christ Library or The Starnes Family Mission Fund.

Contribute to Sunset Library by mailing a check to Sunset church of Christ, 1420 West Sunset Street, Nashville, AR 71852 or calling 870.845.1824.

The Starnes Family is bringing the gospel of Jesus Christ to the people in Olomouc, Czech Republic. They’re formally with were formerly Robinson and Center Street church of Christ. Donations may be made by mailing to Winnsboro church of Christ, PO Box 541, Winnsboro, TX 75494 or visiting www.starnesinolomouc.com/support.

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

Odean Floyd Reynolds loved her Lord, and we are eternally blessed by her life.

Who keeps at least one Pork Tenderloin in the freezer for a quick and easy meal? I do, always buying when on sale. Great to thaw on a weekend with leftovers used in lunches throughout the week…pairing with citrus…a favorite addition to pork or lamb…IT.IS.FABULOUS.

This recipe is sanctioned by the American Diabetes Association. What better Sunday-after-church-lunch with family and friends?

Graciously, Chef Ronaldo agreed to share this recipe with all of us!

Mojo-Marinated Pork Tenderloin (Pernil)

(From “Chef Ronaldo’s Sabores de Cuba”, p. 48)

This recipe takes the classic pork shoulder dish (pernil) and makes it healthier while still giving you the amazing Cubano flavor that we love. I have substituted pork tenderloin for pork shoulder in this version of the recipe. I can hear my father’s voice screaming at me, “Oye, chico, what are you doing changing the dish?” I’m not changing the essence of the dish, I’m just modifying it so people can enjoy it in a healthier way.

2. Grab your blender to make the mojo marinade. I use vitamix. Add oranges, lemons, salt, pepper, cumin, garlic powder, vinegar, and fresh thyme leaves into the blender. Pulsate the mixture 4 times, then purée for 1 minute. Set aside 4 ounces mojo and add the rest to a resealable plastic bag.

3. Remove the silver skin from the pork tenderloin. Add pork tenderloin to the resealable plastic bag with the mojo. Marinate pork for at least 20 minutes in the fridge.

4. Remove the pork tenderloin from the bag (discarding the marinade in the bag) and pat dry with a paper towel. Preheat an ovenproof sauté pan over medium heat, spray with nonstick cooking spray, and wait 10 seconds for oil to come up to temperature. Brown both sides of pork tenderloin in the pan, then place pan in the oven for 15–20 minutes. Internal temperature of cooked pork should read 145°F.

5. Remove pork from oven and let it rest for a few minutes so juices redistribute. Drizzle some of the reserved mojo marinade on the pork, and serve.